4-15190-01102-02 Rev. B Garmin G500 Pilot’s GuideForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8Glossary Appendix AAppendix BIndex4.5 taS traffic (Optional)NOTE: TIS and TAS are mutually exclusive.Refer to the appropriate Traffic Advisory System’s Pilot’s Guides for a detaileddiscussion of the respective traffic advisory system.The type of traffic systems that is installed is described by the Traffic Page softkeys. If a Traffic Advisory System (TAS) is configured, a STANDBY, OPERATE,TEST, and ALT MODE soft key will be displayed.NOTE: Aircraft without an operating transponder are invisible to bothTraffic Advisory Systems (TAS) and TIS. Aircraft without altitude reportingcapability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descentindication.NOTE: Traffic is also displayed in the SVT feature on the PFD.4.5.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic(TAS Systems)The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed. The abilityto switch from standby to operating mode on the ground is especially useful forscanning the airspace around the airport before takeoff.4.5.1.1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode1) While viewing the Traffic Page of the MAP page group, select the OPERATE softkey or press the MENU key and turn the small MFD knob to select OperatingMode.2) To switch to Standby Mode from the Traffic Page, select the STANDBY softkey.3) Select the ALT MODE soft key to change the altitude volume.4) Select the STANDBY soft key to place the system in the Standby mode.STANDBY is displayed in the Traffic mode field.NOTE: Not all TAS systems can be set to “Standby” mode while in theair.
